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The raids were carried out following a 12-month investigation into the supply and distribution of Class A and B drugs and firearms offences.

Searches of the addresses continued throughout Thursday.

Chief Superintendent Mark Wiggins, said: "I would like to reassure that the public that we are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in serious and organised crime and we are committed to making our streets safer for our communities."

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Officers seized a range of weapons and drugs during the course of the year-long investigation.

In total, officers recovered 13 firearms, a taser gun, two improvised explosive devices, more than 200 rounds of handgun and shot gun ammunition, two kilos of heroin, a third of a kilo of cocaine and various amounts of cannabis.

As well as a series of raised carried out across Merseyside, two addresses in Nottinghamshire were also targeted by police.

Two handguns and a shotgun were found during a raids carried out at in the Broxtowe Estate, in Nottingham on Thursday (May 3) morning.

Officers also carried out a raid in Kirkby-in-Ashfield - early on Thursday (May 3) morning.

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Various amounts of cash were also seized, including £38,500 from just one address.

It is not known where the items were seized but they are believed to have been found before Thursday's raids.

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Chief Superintendent Mark Wiggins, of Merseyside Police, said the investigation was sparked by concerns about drug dealing.

He said: "The action taken by officers this morning is the culmination of a 12 month operation targeting those involved in serious and organised crime in the Speke area. During the year we have recovered Class A drugs (heroin) and Class B drugs (cannabis). Officers have also seized 13 firearms, more than 200,000 rounds of ammunition, along with multiple cash seizures.

"The investigation was put in place after members of the public raised concerns about drug dealing in their communities. Sadly, sometimes those involved in the supply and distribution of drugs will resort to using firearms to protect their illegal trade, or to resolve petty disputes, as we have seen in the last couple of weeks.

"I would like to reassure the public that we are relentless in our pursuit of those involved in serious and organised crime and we are committed to making our streets safer for our communities.

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"No one should have to put up with drug dealing, and the associated crime it brings."

Detective Superintendent Lee Turner added: "I want to reassure our communities that we are committed to tackling gun crime and pursuing those involved in serious and organised crime and are investing significant resources to pursue offenders and put them before the courts.

"But I also want to make it clear to those who are involved in serious and organised crime that there is no place for them on our streets and we will do everything within our power to put them behind bars."